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This week in Music History: May 23-29

May 23 1910 - Artie Shaw, [Arthur Arshawsky], bandleader, born in NYC 1969 - The Who release rock opera "Tommy" 1970 - The Grateful Dead played its first British concert at the Hollywood Rock Festival. It was also their first show outside of the U.S. 1974 - Jewel [Kilcher], folk/rock vocalist, born in Alaska 1979 - "The Kids Are Alright," Jeff Stein's documentary compilation of film clips detailing the history of the Who, debuted in New York. 1994 - Joe Pass, US jazz guitarist (The Trio), dies at 65

May 29 1913 - Igor Stravinsky's ballet "The Rite of Spring" premiered in Paris, inciting one of the most famous classical music riots in history.1942 - Bing Crosby, the Ken Darby Singers and John Scott Trotter Orchestra recorded Irving Berlin's "White Christmas." 1959 - Ray Charles, B.B. King and Jimmy Reed performed for about 9,000 people at Atlanta's Herndon Stadium. It was one of the first outdoor rock festivals. 1977 - In Baltimore, Elvis Presley left the stage in the middle of a concert and did not return. It was the first time he ended a show in this way. 1981 - Prince performed in Europe for the first time. 1997 - Jeff Buckley drowns at age 30